Lehighton, PA vs Weigelstown, PA

Lehighton is moderately more affordable than Weigelstown, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Lehighton scores 79 compared to 92 for Weigelstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Weigelstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lehighton is $928/month compared to $1,358/month in Weigelstown — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lehighton is more affordable at $198,600 median vs $202,100.

Median household income in Lehighton is $62,083 compared to $70,333 in Weigelstown (-11.7%). The higher salaries in Weigelstown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lehighton spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Weigelstown.